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Fellowship Fitness hosts 5K fundraiser

News from Fellowship Fitness POLSON — On Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m. a 5K Fun Run will be held by Fellowship Fitness as a fundraiser to support free wellness opportunities for all.  Fellowship Fitness was established in October 2022 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in partnership with Mission Church. We operate on a donation-based model, providing all classes at no cost. Our dedicated instructors volunteer their time to ensure quality fitness and wellness services for all. Our mission is to foster a healthier community by providing free fitness classes that promote wellness and empowerment for all.  At Fellowship Fitness, we believe that access to health and ...


Montana’s unemployment rate remains below 3% for six consecutive months 

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Montana’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 2.7% in March, marking the sixth consecutive month of unemployment below 3%.  Total employment (which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers) decreased slightly in Marc...


Gianforte visits White House to celebrate executive orders to restore coal industry Gianforte visits White House to celebrate executive orders to restore coal industry

News from the office of Governor Gianforte WASHINGTON, D.C. – Joining President Donald J. Trump at the White House, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated executive orders signed by the president aimed at unleashing American energy. “After years of Joe Biden picking winners and losers, ...


Births for April 23, 2025 Births for April 23, 2025

Ismayla Alden RONAN - Ismayla Isla-Dawn Alden was born on April 13, 2025, at the St. Luke Community Healthcare New Beginnings Birth Center. She measured 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and 19 inches long. Parents are Chance Alden and Anvianna Bossy of St. Ignatius. Paternal grandparents are Joe and Charlene Alden ...


Hunting permit drawing results available, another deadline approaches

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check their results online. This is the fifth year of the new online application process, which allows Fish, Wildlife & P...


State health officials report significant increase in fentanyl, opioid overdoses

News from DPHHS HELENA - Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are raising awareness about an identified increase in overdoses across the state and reminding Montanans of available recovery and treatment programs. “This current overdose spike serves as a startling reminder of...


High school seniors awarded over $100,000 in Youth Serve Montana scholarships

News from ServeMontana HELENA — Congratulations to three Arlee High School seniors: River Gray , Dylan Lovejoy, and Bridger Smith. The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) are delighted to anno...


Spring Mack Days week 5 results announced

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE - Mack Days fishing events on Flathead Lake are sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and are used as a tool to reduce the non-native lake trout and increase native bull trout and westslope cutthroat in Flathead Lake. The event continues until Saturday, Ma...


Measles cases confirmed in Montana

News from DPHHS MONTANA - The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) are reporting Montana’s first cases of measles since 1990.  The GCCHD is investigating five confirmed cases of measles. The individuals are children a...


St. Ignatius for April 23, 2025

ST. IGNATIUS - Last week I did say spring was on its way. As I am writing this, it suddenly became cold, chilly, and raining. I hear snow is in the forecast. On April 28, Mandy Jo, the foot care nurse, will be at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. There are still a few openings for her assistance. Call 406-7...


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